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Warm-Up. Welcome Back! Please get out your Raven Book. Silently copy down the week’s schedule AND homework!. Learning Target. Learning Target : Students will analyze results from a memory test to understand how the brain forms memory and participate in learning surveys.
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Warm-Up • Welcome Back! • Please get out your Raven Book. • Silently copy down the week’s schedule AND homework!
Learning Target • Learning Target: Students will analyze results from a memory test to understand how the brain forms memoryand participate in learning surveys. • 1. “What is Science?” Review • 2. Memory Test • 3. Reflection • 4. Learning Surveys and Analysis
What is Science? Review • Science is a way of thinking. • Science is a body of knowledge.
Assignment #5 Memory Tests • Exploring how we learn best! • Turn your notebook on its side and make 5 columns.
#1 Hearing • Saltshaker • Coin • Curler • Seeds • Pin • Toothpick • Map • Clock • Yarn • Bottle
#2 Reading • Measuring cup • Camera • Eraser • Soap • Glasses • Eyedropper • Pepper • Balloon • Ring • Towel
#3 Reading and Hearing • Protractor • Button • Calendar • Pen • Toothbrush • Pencil sharpener • Watch • Clothespin • Card • Nail
#4 Reading, Hearing, and Writing Names • Cup • Glove • 5 Dollar bill • Safety pin • Ribbon • Magazine • Typewriter • Candy • Rubber band • Funnel
#5 Reading, Hearing, Writing, and Seeing Objects • Key • Ruler • Shell • Disc • Stapler • Chalk • Book • Paperclip • Scissors • Balloon
Reflection on Memory Test • 1. Do you think what we just did was scientific? Defend your answer with specific reasons.
Reflection on Memory Test cont. • 2. Explain your scores. Why do you think it happened this way? • Brain research suggests that the more senses that are involved in the processing of information, the more likely the information will be remembered. 3. Was this true for you?
Learning Surveys • Take the VARK Survey. • Take the Learner Survey.
Homework: Learning Survey Analysis • Analysis: • How are these surveys similar? Different? Explain. • Explain your results from the VARK survey. • Explain your results from the Learner Survey. • Did you learn anything new or different about your learning style(s)? Explain. • How do these surveys help you become a more effective learner and student? • Is this scientific? Explain with specific reasons.